Sri Lankan military intelligence officers arrested over disappeared journalist

Retired Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have reported been arrested over the case of diapered journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, reported Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Three retired members of the Army intelligence unit were arrested after surrendering themselves to police with their lawyers over the weekend. The latest arrests mean that 10 military personnel, including some who are currently serving, have been arrested so far.

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